Dell PowerEdge T550 EMC Installation and Service Manual - Page 66

Installing the 3.5-inch drive backplane

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Figure 58. Removing the 3.5-inch drive backplane Next steps Replace the 3.5-inch drive backplane. Installing the 3.5-inch drive backplane Prerequisites 1. Follow the safety guidelines listed in Safety instructions. 2. Follow the procedure that is listed in Before working inside your system. 3. Remove the cooling fan cage. 4. Remove the drives. 5. Remove the front PERC module. NOTE: To avoid damaging the backplane, ensure to move the control panel cables from the cable routing clips before removing the backplane. NOTE: Route the cable properly when you replace it to prevent the cable from being pinched or crimped. Steps 1. Align the guides on the system with the slots on the backplane. 2. Insert the backplane into the guides and lower the backplane until the blue release tabs clicks into place. 3. Route the cables properly through the cable guide and connect the cables to the connector on the system board. 66 Installing and removing system components

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Figure 58. Removing the 3.5-inch drive backplane
Next steps
Replace the 3.5-inch drive backplane
.
Installing the 3.5-inch drive backplane
Prerequisites
1.
Follow the safety guidelines listed in
Safety instructions
.
2.
Follow the procedure that is listed in
Before working inside your system
.
3.
Remove the cooling fan cage.
4.
Remove the drives.
5.
Remove the front PERC module.
NOTE:
To avoid damaging the backplane, ensure to move the control panel cables from the cable routing clips before
removing the backplane.
NOTE:
Route the cable properly when you replace it to prevent the cable from being pinched or crimped.
Steps
1.
Align the guides on the system with the slots on the backplane.
2.
Insert the backplane into the guides and lower the backplane until the blue release tabs clicks into place.
3.
Route the cables properly through the cable guide and connect the cables to the connector on the system board.
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Installing and removing system components